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NBA Source Says Denver Deal for Iverson is Close
Last Edited: Friday, 15 Dec 2006, 8:02 AM MST
Created: Friday, 15 Dec 2006, 8:02 AM MST
Allen Iverson of the Philadelphia 76ers.NBA league sources say that the Denver Nuggets are close to a deal that would bring All-star point guard Allen Iverson from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Mile High City.
The sources say the deal could be reached as early as Friday.
Iverson demanded a trade from Philadelphia, where he has played his entire career.
A source familiar with negotiations sas it would be a complicated trade involving at least three teams and at least five players. In addition, the Nuggets would likely have to give up both of their first round draft picks in the next draft.
Philadelphia 76ers management has said every team in the NBA contacted them about acquiring Iverson.
The point-guard is the leading vote-getter at his position in the Eastern Conference in All-star balloting.
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Raps could help move Iverson
Dec. 15, 2006. 01:00 AM
DOUG SMITH
SPORTS REPORTER
The Raptors are trying to get in on the Allen Iverson trade sweepstakes.
Armed with about $2 million (U.S.) in salary cap space and looking to improve an 8-14 team, the Raptors have been making calls for about a week trying to help facilitate a multi-team deal for the recalcitrant Philadelphia 76ers guard.
Under the NBA's arcane salary cap rules, Toronto's surplus could help another team obtain Iverson. For instance, Toronto could trade a player making $3 million to Philadelphia or another team while taking back more than $5 million in salary from the Sixers or the other team. That would allow the other two teams to finalize an Iverson deal and satisfy cap rules.
According to sources, Raptors general manager Bryan Colangelo has contacted a handful of teams offering his cap space — and players — as a conduit for a deal. There have been no serious talks yet, but the longer Iverson sits idle, the more chances Colangelo will have to facilitate a deal.
The Raptors would be looking for a proven scorer who plays either shooting guard or small forward in any trade. They are okay with a point guard tandem of T.J. Ford and Jose Calderon and more than satisfied with a big-man rotation of Chris Bosh, Andrea Bargnani, Rasho Nesterovic and Jorge Garbajosa.
NBA Source Says Denver Deal for Iverson is Close
Last Edited: Friday, 15 Dec 2006, 8:02 AM MST
Created: Friday, 15 Dec 2006, 8:02 AM MST
Allen Iverson of the Philadelphia 76ers.NBA league sources say that the Denver Nuggets are close to a deal that would bring All-star point guard Allen Iverson from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Mile High City.
The sources say the deal could be reached as early as Friday.
Iverson demanded a trade from Philadelphia, where he has played his entire career.
A source familiar with negotiations sas it would be a complicated trade involving at least three teams and at least five players. In addition, the Nuggets would likely have to give up both of their first round draft picks in the next draft.
Philadelphia 76ers management has said every team in the NBA contacted them about acquiring Iverson.
The point-guard is the leading vote-getter at his position in the Eastern Conference in All-star balloting.
http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/Co...954&call_pageid=969907729483&col=970081562040
Raps could help move Iverson
Dec. 15, 2006. 01:00 AM
DOUG SMITH
SPORTS REPORTER
The Raptors are trying to get in on the Allen Iverson trade sweepstakes.
Armed with about $2 million (U.S.) in salary cap space and looking to improve an 8-14 team, the Raptors have been making calls for about a week trying to help facilitate a multi-team deal for the recalcitrant Philadelphia 76ers guard.
Under the NBA's arcane salary cap rules, Toronto's surplus could help another team obtain Iverson. For instance, Toronto could trade a player making $3 million to Philadelphia or another team while taking back more than $5 million in salary from the Sixers or the other team. That would allow the other two teams to finalize an Iverson deal and satisfy cap rules.
According to sources, Raptors general manager Bryan Colangelo has contacted a handful of teams offering his cap space — and players — as a conduit for a deal. There have been no serious talks yet, but the longer Iverson sits idle, the more chances Colangelo will have to facilitate a deal.
The Raptors would be looking for a proven scorer who plays either shooting guard or small forward in any trade. They are okay with a point guard tandem of T.J. Ford and Jose Calderon and more than satisfied with a big-man rotation of Chris Bosh, Andrea Bargnani, Rasho Nesterovic and Jorge Garbajosa.
